Michele 1 #1 May 2, 2003 So how hard is it? I mean, it's a long day, I'm very tired. I've got a ton (yes, a ton!!!) of housework to do. Just came in from the office, and received a package there from two DZ.com'mers... So I sit here, crying, because I can't believe how blessed I am. Really, truly blessed. Not only do I skydive, dance through the sky and flirt with clouds, I get to play with friends in the same sky. And this place, DZ.com, man, this place has brought me so much....and makes me really understand how generous skydivers are. I'm so distracted right now, too. Dinner's been ready for about 10 minutes, and I've been sitting here, staring at the blank screen. So, I'm tired, I'm crying, and I wonder just how long I can sit here... typing with tears dripping cats crawling in and out of my lap they're sniffing wondering what Mom is wigging about wondering what Mom is wearing, for pete's sake Smoke curling from the ashtray, ice cubes clinking in the highball glass and I sit here........... How hard is it to tell someone you've never met that they have the largest most generous heart a lady could've ever imagined? Impossible How hard is it to thank someone from the bottom of your heart and the tip of your soul? Impossible How hard is it to tell someone how large the difference is that they've just made in your life, really and truly is? Impossible How hard is it to share the fullness of spirit? Impossible How hard is it to communicate how amazed am I that I am the recipient of this incredible gift? Impossible Simply impossible. Literally impossible. Utterly, totally impossible. So, as I sit here, in my new-to-me purple and green container which was given me by Jack and Lynn Ceman (jceman ), I wonder how, just how, I can effectively communicate my heartfelt and deepest appreciation and most inarticulate thanks.... The only thing which I can think of to say is ~~I love you two more than I can say. And thanks...for everything~~ Hugs, bluest ciels, and lots of love- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #2 May 2, 2003 wow thats awsome!!!! I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,146 #3 May 2, 2003 That's wonderful. Really and truly wonderful. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #4 May 2, 2003 That's just awesome! Holy Cow!a s e of B e e r ! _______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #5 May 2, 2003 Don't have a digital, Viking...nor a scanner. But maybe someone can take a snap of "Barney" (a clue to the color, Arthur!) and post it if I bring him to the DZ this weekend....which of course I will... Jack and Lynn, you are amazing people.....and words don't begin to touch how I feel right now.... Wendy, yes, truly wonderful. Bobsled, a case will be brought to the DZ and shared around. And when I finally meet Jack and Lynn, Guiness for him and wine for her....as much as they can hold... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorBoy 0 #6 May 2, 2003 Skydivers are very generous, who else trusts you with their lives a handful of times a weekend? And then do things like this during the week? Way to go. Jumpers rock! Glen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #7 May 2, 2003 Yes, Glen, that they do. They absolutely do. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GroundZero 0 #8 May 2, 2003 be sure to update your profile... you now have a container to go with that Spectre! Ain't skydivers great people... Congrats for being part of the best people on the planet! Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #9 May 2, 2003 Quoteyou now have a container to go with that Spectre! Yessir, I do...and updated. And yes, they are!!! Man, I feel giddy! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eddytheeagle 0 #10 May 2, 2003 Wow, it's hard to find the right words for this, amazing! If only a small portion of the people on the world were like this, what a nice place would it be!Don't underestimate your ability to screw up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #11 May 2, 2003 GREAT! Now strike that hot iron! Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #12 May 2, 2003 Eddy, Quote it's hard to find the right words for this, amazing Know what? You're totally, absolutely exactly right. I don't know what to say. And that is a rarity for me... Jess, I am striking! Picture Norma Rae with a huge grin wearing an empty container and jumping up and down......Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #13 May 2, 2003 What a wonderful generous gift from two special people to one special Michele! J -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #14 May 2, 2003 i am making plans to be at Perris and maybe elsinore as well on sunday. I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #15 May 2, 2003 QuoteJack and Lynn, you are amazing people.....and words don't begin to touch how I feel right now.... Jack and Lynn are truly wonderful souls and I count myself lucky to have met them at the WFFC last year. Needless to say, I'm looking forward to seeing them there again in 90 days. Michele, enjoy your new toy!!! Mucho hugs and congrats!Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #16 May 2, 2003 now do tell... what kind of reserve would fit in there........ ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #17 May 2, 2003 Jack.. and The Lovely Mother Lynn... 90 days till I get to enjoy their company again. I can't wait! They are the good people that make DZ's great! Michele... WFFC would be a great time to meet them and express your thanks. And make a jump with them too Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #18 May 2, 2003 Quotewhat kind of reserve would fit in there........ Lisa? Jack? Viking, I will be out on Saturday, my b'day...can't be there on Sunday, though. I am sure someone will get a photo of "Barney", though, and get it up here somehow... Kris, they are soooooooooooo special. I swear, it's amazing, and incredible, and wholly touching. I still, hours later, don't know what to say (even though I'm talking alot...) Jan, thanks, darlin....but no-where near deserving of this kind of gift. I feel like a million bucks, though. And honestly, I can't stop grinning. Know how hard it is to eat pasta and sauce while grinning like a chesire cat? Or drink a toast to Jack and Lynn? Stuff just drips down! QuoteMichele... WFFC would be a great time to meet them and express your thanks. And make a jump with them too And that, Eric, is something I dearly want to do. And buy them some beer. And hug them. Hard. And grin, grin, grin.... Wowwwwwwwwwwweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BBKid 0 #19 May 2, 2003 Uh, OK, I thought this was an "adult" thread... Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #20 May 2, 2003 Quote when I finally meet Jack and Lynn, Guiness for him and wine for her....as much as they can hold... Um, Michele, you haven't met Jack yet, right? It may be cheaper for you to pay for the rig! Congrats on the container! Jack and Lynn are a couple of the coolest people I have met! (Sorry Jack, I missed the 'eyes run again. Looking for some to overnight you anyway).It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #21 May 2, 2003 I had the pleasure of meeting Jack and Lynn last year. They are 2 wonderful people. Congrats on your new container. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cuchulinn 0 #22 May 2, 2003 Michele... Awesome story, I am also new to the sport but in a very short time it's brought me great times and better friends. Congrats on the container, and although I do not know the people that gave that to you, I sure do like them! SMA#18 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antithesis 0 #23 May 2, 2003 Congratulations Michelle, and thanks Jack and lynn this story just warmed my heart too. There are definately some good people in this community. I travel the land, Work in the ocean, Play in the sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icebreaker 0 #24 May 2, 2003 Michele, that's a wonderful story. I hope you enjoy skydiving with it very much. That (and the beers, hughs etc. etc) will problably thank them the most! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #25 May 2, 2003 I still can't quite wrap my head around it.....still sitting here grinning...and giggling... So everyone who knows the Cemans, and jumps with them, please, the next time you see them, go wrap your arms around them, hug them hard, and tell them "thanks"... and if you don't know them, find someone who does and get introduced. And then hug them! And yes, IceBreaker, I will enjoy jumping all the more for their generosity... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
